Hudson County, NJ

Landmark Hospitality has broken ground on The View at Lincoln Park, the only mass timber building in Jersey City. The new three-story facility, which will feature two banquet halls, a mid-scale restaurant, and a rooftop dining area, replaces the former Casino in the Park. A groundbreaking ceremony was held with...

A group of properties in Jersey City that were previously expected to become home to an 18-story development is instead slated to be sold to a local authority for millions of dollars. The Board of Commissioners of the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency (JCRA) adopted a resolution on June 15 that...

Former Bayonne councilwoman and former Board of Education Trustee Mary Jane Desmond has announced she will challenge Mayor James Davis to become the chair of the local Democratic committee. The committee is made up of one committeeman or committeewoman from each electoral district, whose members are responsible for things like...

Hudson County Commissioners Authorize Acceptance of $500,000 From An Urban Parks Grant For James J. Braddock Park Nature Walk. Hudson County– The Hudson County Board of Commissioners have authorized the application and acceptance of $500,000 from an Urban Parks Grant from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program, for creation of a James J. Braddock Park Nature Walk.

Hudson County will be holding a tennis camp for children ages 7 to 15 from July 6 to August 13, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon (weather permitting). Click here to register. The camp will take place in James J. Braddock Park, entrance at 79th Street and Bergenline...

School’s out, summer’s officially here, and it’s time to head to the beach or mountains or just chill at home for a well-deserved staycation. Whatever your plans, you’ll need some new tunes, and an eclectic mix of Hudson County artists is happy to oblige. JUNE & THE PUSHAS. Jersey City’s...

During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, most municipal and county services grinded to a halt as safety protocols took precedent over building permits. While the dangers of the pandemic has subsided, some Hudson County municipalities are not bouncing back so quickly. Hoboken’s City Hall, for example, has remained closed to the public since last March.

The state Senate Judiciary Committee approved the reappointment of Esther Suarez as Hudson County Prosecutor Monday, but not before a key senator grilled her on how her team handled a controversial rape investigation three years ago. The committee voted 8-2 to support Suarez’s nomination by Gov. Phil Murphy. If approved...

WEEHAWKIN, NJ – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and Hudson County Regional SWAT Team arrested a 22-year-old Weehawken man in connection with the death of his 24-year-old girlfriend on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Joseph Palacios was arrested just before 10 p.m. after he barricaded himself in an apartment...

RWJBarnabas Health is urging everyone to donate blood and other blood products such as platelets and plasma to overcome a national blood shortage. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing that was required to slow the spread of infections, there has been a significant drop in blood donations and the nation’s hospitals and blood centers are experiencing a severe blood shortage.

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is providing prospective students with several opportunities to learn more about the College’s academic offerings, and participate in guided tours of the state-of-the-art campuses. HCCC Enrollment Representatives and Student Leaders will be available to answer questions about on-ground, online and hybrid course offerings for degree...

Five years ago, the restoration of the Lincoln Park Fountain was a cause for celebration. At a June 2016 rededication ceremony featuring live music and the installation of a memorial plaque, county officials unveiled $7.2 million worth of renovations to the then-104-year-old Jersey City fountain. “We owed it not only...

In an editorial, Rachel Hodes details the last four years from the perspective of a local partisan position after being re-elected chair of the Hoboken Democratic Committee. Just four years ago, in November 2016, the Presidential Election gutted me. I was distraught, and completely at a loss as to how to do something – anything to help our country.

Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller has released the latest police blotter detailing the arrests made by the department for the week beginning June 14:. On 06/14/2021 at 12:21 AM, Secaucus Police responded to the area of 1520 Paterson Plank Road on a report of a dispute. During the investigation, the police arrested a 32 year old male, Shawn Mestre of Jersey City, NJ for 1 outstanding warrant issued out of Secaucus, NJ in the amount of $100.00. Mr. Mestre was able to post bail for the involved warrant and was released from police custody.

This 4-hour Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers (BLS) uses a scenario-based approach to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that drive better outcomes for adult, child, and infant patients. **This class fulfills the HCCC’sNursing Degree CPR requirement**. *NEW Price: ONLY $77 per person!(certification card and student manual is...

A 100 percent plant-based eatery will be opening at 464 Newark Street in Hoboken soon. With a location already operating in Newark, Vegbar Juicery’s owners Mel Vaughn and Binta Forrest shared with Hoboken Girl how the Hudson County location will be different. Read on for more details about Vegbar Plant-Based Kitchen and Juice Bar in Hoboken and what to expect.

The County Prep Dance Program at the Hudson County Schools of Technology’s County Prep High School in Jersey City celebrated its 20th anniversary this past Thursday with a get together for both current students and alumni in recognition of both the success of the program and the success of its students.

Seeking “fresh and progressive leadership,” former Bayonne councilwoman and ex-Board of Education Trustee Mary Jane Desmond will challenge Mayor Jimmy Davis to become the chair of the local Democratic committee. Desmond, also a former deputy county clerk and acting county clerk, cited complacency among the Bayonne City Regular Democratic Organization,...